A substantial lottery windfall is still waiting for its rightful owner in Barrie, Ontario. A $1 million Maxmillions prize from the Lotto Max draw on December 30, 2025, has yet to be claimed, according to the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG).
The Search for a Millionaire in Barrie
The winning ticket was sold somewhere in the city of Barrie, but the fortunate ticket holder has not yet stepped forward to validate their prize. The OLG has confirmed the winning number for the unclaimed Maxmillions draw, but the location of the specific retailer that sold the ticket has not been publicly disclosed. Lottery officials are urging all players who purchased a ticket for that draw to check their numbers carefully.
Winners typically have one year from the date of the draw to claim their prize. This gives the unknown Barrie resident until December 30, 2026, to come forward. The OLG advises winners to sign the back of their ticket immediately for security and to contact the OLG Prize Centre to begin the validation process.
What Are Maxmillions Prizes?
Maxmillions are additional $1 million prizes drawn when the Lotto Max jackpot reaches $50 million or more. In a single draw, multiple Maxmillions prizes can be awarded, creating several new millionaires alongside the main jackpot winner. The December 30 draw was one such event, generating at least one new millionaire in Barrie who may not yet be aware of their changed fortune.
This situation is not uncommon. Every year, significant lottery prizes go unclaimed across Canada, eventually expiring and being returned to the province in the form of gaming revenue. The OLG frequently issues reminders to players, especially after major draws, to prevent life-changing money from being lost or forgotten in a drawer or wallet.
What Happens Next?
The clock is now ticking for the winner. Local Barrie residents are encouraged to double-check any old Lotto Max tickets they may have from the end of December. The winner should keep the ticket in a safe place and contact the OLG directly for instructions on how to claim the $1,000,000 prize.
If claimed, this prize will represent a massive financial shift for one individual or family in the Barrie community. Until then, the mystery of Barrie's missing millionaire continues, serving as a reminder for all lottery participants to verify their tickets promptly after each draw.
